Chapter 21: A Desperate Plan

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"Jasmine, we need to talk." Gabriel's voice was taut with urgency as he stood in the doorway of my kitchen. His sleeves were rolled up, a sign that things were serious. I set down the mug of chamomile tea I had barely touched. "What is it?" His jaw clenched. "Colin's legal team filed an emergency injunction. He's trying to fast-track the custody case." My stomach dropped. "What? He can't do that!" "He can—and he did." Gabriel's voice was steady, but the fire in his eyes told me he was seething. I pressed my hand to my forehead, trying to keep from spiraling. "What does this mean for Lily?" "It means we have to be ready for court—fast." He stepped closer, his presence a mix of strength and determination. "I've already got my legal team working around the clock. We're going to fight th

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